THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME

Ferdinand von Wrangel

Baltic German explorer and Russian admiral (1797-1870)

Ferdinand von Wrangel has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists January 9, 1797 in Pskov, Russia.

Born

January 9, 1797

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: June 6, 1870

Source:

Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

Birthplace
Pskov, Russia
Professions
politician, naval officer, land owner, explorer, sailor, military personnel, geographer, polar explorer
Citizenship
Russian Empire

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: January 9, 1797 (Historical Encyclopedia of Siberia) or in 1796 (No external source identified).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

in 1796

Precision: year · Rank: normal

    No external source identified

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    All birth date sources

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    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was Ferdinand von Wrangel born?

    Ferdinand von Wrangel was born in Pskov, Russia.

    When did Ferdinand von Wrangel die?

    Ferdinand von Wrangel died on June 6, 1870.